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Ford’s Attack on Local Democracy Shows Need for Constitutional Reform

It is clear that the working class cannot count on either the government or the Constitution to be on its side.

Ontario Court Rulings Impede Justice for Rape Victims

The legal system and laws are part of rape culture which give impunity to rapists and punishes survivors with gross injustice.

Corporate Interests Behind Ford’s Attack on Local Democracy

Corporate lobbyists have pushed for years to have local councils shift from elected to appointed, from democratic to technocratic.

Ford Attacks Sex-Ed – Students and Teachers Fight Back

The response from educators, students, LGBTQ and allies to Premier Doug Ford's attack on the sex-ed curriculum in Ontario has been fast and furious.

A Double-Double and Higher Wages

The fight for higher wages for the lowest-paid sections of workers is always tough, and every victory is challenged by greedy employers.

Ontario Working Class Pushing for an Anti-Austerity Budget

As the Ontario government prepares its 2018 provincial budget, labour and progressive organizations are pressing for a decisive turn away from austerity and privatization.

Fix Our Schools Campaign Launches in Ontario

Between 2011 and 2014, provincial funding to school boards for school renewal was only $150 million per year: roughly one-tenth of what was needed.

Trends in Union Density in Ontario

There are still 4 million private sector workers who do not have union coverage – almost seven times the current level of private sector union coverage.